How far is Annapolis, MD from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Selby-on-the-Bay, MD is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Selby-on-the-Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Selby-on-the-Bay.
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Start on School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Church Circle
120 m · 12 sec · West Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Street
1 km · 2 min · West Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westgate Circle
35 m · 2 sec · West Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Solomons Island Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Solomons Island Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Edgemont Street
2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgemont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Selby-on-the-Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Solomons Island Road
Turn left onto Solomons Island Road
4.35 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Selby-on-the-Bay?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Londontowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Annapolis and 5.4 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Londontowne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Londontowne.
Kent Island, MD
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Selby-on-the-Bay. Straight-line distance: 4.61 mi (7.42 km).
#1 Annapolis
City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
| Population | 39,524 |
| Coordinates | 38.9785900, -76.4918400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Selby-on-the-Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 38.9162200, -76.5224600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selby-on-the-Bay (-76.52246, 38.91622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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